Nantes

11:04

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 7 1/2f HCap Handicap

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STEP MORNING holds claims with a modest latest run excused and his good career strike-rate is persuasive. Yemaska, Trade Honor and King Kara are among the dangers.

Oleron

Jockey: Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux Trainer: Markus Munch Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 731-35 OR: 32

10/3

Comment: Beaten 7l in fifth at ParisLongchamp 28 days ago (very soft) in a conditions race; others more likely stepping into the unknown over new trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Conditions / F	-	5 / 7	13/1	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Conditions / F	-	3 / 8	11/1	-
01/11/24	Lignieres / Conditions / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
16/10/24	Le Mans / Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	17/2	-
04/09/24	Lyon-Parilly / Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	87/10	-
29/06/24	Chantilly / Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	15/1	-

Roatan

Jockey: Maxence Marquette Trainer: Fabrice Foucher Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 1/1397- OR: 37

4/1

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-11; finished last of seven in September at Vichy in a conditions race; in the mix last time (finished third); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/09/24	Vichy / Conditions / F	-	7 / 7	11/2	-
31/08/24	Craon / Listed / F	-	9 / 10	35/1	-
14/02/24	Pau / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	8/5	-
25/01/24	Pau / Handicap / F	-	1 / 11	2/1	-
31/12/23	Pau / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	6/1	-
19/11/23	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Handicap / F	-	5 / 9	9/1	-

Step Morning

Jockey: Arthur Vilchien Trainer: Laura Hebrard De Veyrinas Age/Wt: 7/9-5 F: 301-18 OR: 36

9/2

Comment: Successful six times from 21 career runs; not beaten too far when eighth of 16 over 1m4½f at Deauville (handicap) in February; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	51/10	-
17/01/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	25/1	-
29/12/24	Pornichet / Conditions / F	-	1 / 10	33/5	-
12/12/24	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	11 / 17	10/1	-
18/11/24	Angers / Handicap / F	-	3 / 8	41/10	-
01/08/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	18/5	-

I Love Chacha

Jockey: Fabrice Veron Trainer: Alain Couetil Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 88-416 OR: 36

13/2

Comment: Seeking a third career success; finished just behind Oleron when sixth over 1m4f here (conditions race, very soft) 53 days ago; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Nantes / Conditions / F	-	6 / 8	51/10	-
20/02/25	Pornichet / Conditions / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-
24/01/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	4 / 10	11/1	-
14/12/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	24/1	-
18/11/24	Angers / Conditions / F	-	8 / 10	56/1	-
23/09/24	Craon / Conditions / F	-	4 / 7	26/1	-

King Kara

Jockey: Leonard Plommee Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 117/46 OR: 32

13/2

Comment: Seems suited by soft ground; successful four times from 12 career runs; not disgraced in sixth over 1m4f at Le Lion d'Angers (handicap) 46 days ago; he's operating off a reduced mark so entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	6 / 11	7/2	-
15/03/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	8/1	-
05/12/23	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	7 / 15	44/5	-
25/11/23	Fontainebleau / Handicap / F	-	1 / 17	57/10	-
07/11/23	Fontainebleau / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	43/5	-
14/10/23	Les Sables d'Olonne / Handicap / F	-	2 / 12	39/10	-

Trade Honor

Jockey: Vaclav Janacek Trainer: Guillermo Arizkorreta Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 322-14 OR: 34

7/1

Comment: Fourth but beaten just half a length when 9-5 over 1m4f at Pau (handicap) three months ago; going for a third success having hit the target last time; seeking his third career success; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/02/25	Pau / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	9/5	-
23/01/25	Pau / Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	2/5	-
29/12/24	Pornichet / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	7/5	-
05/12/24	Pau / Maiden / F	-	2 / 16	29/10	-
28/07/24	La Teste De Buch / Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	15/2	-
04/12/23	Toulouse / Claiming / F	-	7 / 15	26/1	-

Yemaska

Jockey: Yoann Rousset Trainer: Gregoire Juillet Age/Wt: 7/9-4 F: 4-00201 OR: 33

15/2

Comment: A course winner; successful by just over 1l over 1m6½f at Senonnes-Pouance (handicap) six weeks ago; may be capable of overcoming hike in the ratings so might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	9/1	-
01/04/25	Fontainebleau / Handicap / F	-	11 / 16	24/1	-
15/03/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	2 / 13	45/1	-
31/01/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	10 / 10	26/1	-
04/01/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	10 / 10	11/1	-
18/11/24	Angers / Handicap / F	-	4 / 8	12/1	-

Spirit Of Dance

Jockey: Anthony Bernard Trainer: Thierry Mercier Age/Wt: 9/8-0 F: 14-300 OR: 25

9/1

Comment: Came home towards the rear 40 days ago in race won by Yemaska over 1m6½f (handicap, Senonnes-Pouance); aiming for a 17th win having landed the spoils last time; passed over despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	10 / 13	21/1	-
28/01/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	10 / 12	42/5	-
07/01/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	15/2	-
22/12/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	71/10	-
08/12/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	23/10	-
23/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	1 / 15	49/10	-

Eridita Dover

Jockey: Christopher Raimbault Trainer: Ludovic Gadbin Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 631-59 OR: 30

16/1

Comment: Was tailed off over 1m4f at Lyon-Parilly (handicap) four weeks ago; track has proven suitable before; hard to make a case for her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Lyon-Parilly / Claiming, Handicap / F	-	9 / 9	41/10	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Conditions / F	-	5 / 11	13/1	-
06/05/24	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
18/04/24	Nantes / Conditions / F	-	3 / 8	10/1	-
14/04/24	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	6 / 9	32/5	-
06/04/24	Nantes / Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	17/2	-

Lunaticos

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Thierry Mercier Age/Wt: 7/8-14 F: 0-90600 OR: 31

22/1

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 (Le Lion d'Angers) two weeks ago (dropped a few pounds since) upped to 1m2f; has won previously at this course; should go close off the same rating as for a previous success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	11 / 12	20/1	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	12 / 12	13/1	-
01/03/25	Pornichet / Conditions / F	-	6 / 9	31/1	-
13/02/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	12 / 13	27/1	-
25/01/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	19/1	-
29/12/24	Pau / Handicap / F	-	10 / 16	11/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

11:36

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RED THE WEST has to be the first name on the shortlist. He should be able to confirm placings with Lloyd, Vega Dream and River Daven and ran with credit last time.

Red The West

Jockey: Fabien Lefebvre Trainer: Stephane Gouvaze Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 0-6652 OR: 18

11/4

Comment: Will be happy going left handed; finished in front of several of these when on the premises, finishing runner-up at 9-1 17 days ago; he's a serious player as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	9/1	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	5 / 13	20/1	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	6 / 11	9/1	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	6 / 13	20/1	-
02/11/24	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	15 / 15	11/1	-
30/09/24	Angers / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	39/5	-

Its All A Dream

Jockey: Julia Lacroix Trainer: Benjamin Legros Age/Wt: 9/9-1 F: 000740 OR: 22

10/3

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; produced several respectable runs lately; beaten a long way over 1m1f at Evreux (handicap) five weeks ago; second latest; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Evreux / Claiming, Handicap / F	-	13 / 14	13/1	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	4 / 11	18/1	-
01/03/25	Pornichet / Claiming / F	-	7 / 13	45/1	-
21/02/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	15 / 16	31/1	-
08/02/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	16 / 16	89/1	-
05/01/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	12 / 12	38/1	-

Teranga

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Jean-Philippe Sauvage Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 232117 OR: 21

4/1

Comment: On target twice in her last three outings; comfortably beaten when seventh at 7-2 over 7f at ParisLongchamp (handicap) two weeks ago; can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	7 / 15	37/10	-
10/04/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	17/10	-
28/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	3/1	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	2 / 13	43/10	-
20/02/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	22/5	-
08/02/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	83/10	-

Hypnotized

Jockey: Christopher Raimbault Trainer: O Ellart Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 734339 OR: 18

4/1

Comment: Disappointed backers when ninth (Saint-Cloud) two weeks ago; a good third two starts back and not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	9 / 16	43/10	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	16/5	-
28/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	3 / 16	87/10	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	23/5	-
23/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	3 / 8	29/1	-
01/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	7 / 10	52/1	-

Diable

Jockey: Vaclav Janacek Trainer: Guillermo Arizkorreta Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 9 OR: 21

15/2

Comment: Out of the frame when ninth over 1m2f at Pau (maiden) in January; third latest; unlikely to make any impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/01/25	Pau / Maiden / F		-	9 / 11	35/1	-

Black Panther

Jockey: Jacky Nicoleau Trainer: Benjamin Legros Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 29-00 OR: 17

10/1

Comment: Finished last of 16 at ParisLongchamp (very soft) last month; recorded her seventh success (from 74 starts) last time; makes limited appeal despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	16 / 16	38/1	-
07/01/25	Pornichet / Claiming / F	-	12 / 13	16/1	-
15/12/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	9 / 15	15/1	-
19/09/24	Le Croise-Laroche / Handicap / F	-	2 / 13	10/1	-
30/08/24	La Teste De Buch / Handicap / F	-	7 / 12	14/1	-
17/08/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	24/1	-

Lloyd

Jockey: Manon Fleury Trainer: Benjamin Legros Age/Wt: 8/8-3 F: 143008 OR: 16

14/1

Comment: Could not manage better than eighth two weeks ago; seventh latest; looks for his 12th career victory; on the shortlist based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	13/1	-
15/04/25	Evreux / Claiming, Handicap / F	-	14 / 14	7/1	-
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	11 / 15	44/5	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	3 / 10	51/10	-
01/03/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	31/5	-
13/02/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	9/1	-

Vega Dream

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: Christophe Plisson Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 806869 OR: 18

16/1

Comment: Hasn't shown much recently; beaten a fair way when ninth 17 days ago upped to this distance; should not be far away as has been given a chance by the handicapper and he's won off this mark in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	13/1	-
26/04/25	Angers / Conditions / F	-	6 / 11	17/1	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	13/1	-
28/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	6 / 16	30/1	-
20/02/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	12 / 15	46/1	-
08/02/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	60/1	-

River Daven

Jockey: Pierre Remoue Trainer: Christophe Restout Age/Wt: 6/8-5 F: 5-600 OR: 15

20/1

Comment: Finished towards the rear of 14 when dropped in distance 17 days ago; should figure if reproducing the form of her most recent success and handicapper has cut her some slack.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	11 / 14	65/1	-
25/01/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	12 / 15	7/1	-
11/01/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	6 / 16	23/1	-
22/12/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	5 / 13	11/2	-
30/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	23/5	-
13/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	6 / 15	21/1	-

Podia Daz

Jockey: Yoann Barille Trainer: Thierry Jouin Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 29888- OR: 19

25/1

Comment: Eighth beaten 7l at Chantilly over 1m2½f (handicap) in October; layoff to overcome; definite chance as has bits and pieces of decent form and she has been dropped in the weights.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	61/1	-
28/09/24	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	8 / 13	9/1	-
06/08/24	La Teste De Buch / Handicap / F	-	8 / 15	16/1	-
26/07/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	9 / 15	39/5	-
16/07/24	Chateaubriant / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	42/1	-
24/09/23	Fontainebleau / Handicap / F	-	4 / 11	30/1	-

Lhasa

Jockey: Anthony Bernard Trainer: Justine Mercier Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 77090- OR: 17

28/1

Comment: Extended losing run when seventh last time; looks for her second career victory; generally struggled of late; not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	16 / 16	60/1	-
30/11/24	Pornichet / Claiming / F	-	9 / 13	72/1	-
13/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	13 / 14	74/1	-
07/10/24	Cholet / Conditions / F	-	7 / 8	77/1	-
10/09/24	Nantes / Conditions / F	-	7 / 12	44/1	-
31/08/24	La Teste De Buch / Handicap / F	-	6 / 11	77/1	-

Forro Emery

Jockey: Maximilien Justum Trainer: B Levesque Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 0989/0 OR: 15

40/1

Comment: Generally struggled of late; beaten 15l in 11th over 1m2½f at Senonnes-Pouance (maiden) last month; eighth latest; up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Maiden / F	-	11 / 16	86/1	-
13/09/23	Chantilly / Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	77/1	-
02/09/23	Craon / Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	40/1	-
25/07/23	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / F	-	9 / 10	77/1	-
06/07/23	Nantes / Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	91/1	-
17/03/23	Fontainebleau / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	8 / 8	60/1	-

Parmenide

Jockey: Leo Roussel Trainer: Eric Libaud Age/Wt: 5/9-1 F: 6-6436 OR: 20

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	6 / 16	19/5	-
27/03/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	6/1	-
21/02/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	37/10	-
16/01/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	6 / 15	31/10	-
27/12/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	6 / 16	10/1	-
04/12/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	7 / 15	27/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

12:08

Runners: 13 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DELTA SPIRIT looks set for a big run. He should be able to confirm placings with Great Art, Missouri and Baby George and has been a winner over this C&D.

Great Art

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 825213 OR: 28

9/4

Comment: Successful twice in his last three starts; this C&D holds no fears; favourite and just beaten two weeks ago, a race won by the reopposing Delta Spirit; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	21/5	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	1 / 12	27/10	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	24/5	-
20/02/25	Pornichet / Conditions / F	-	5 / 13	17/5	-
06/02/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	2 / 11	37/5	-
07/01/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	63/10	-

Delta Spirit

Jockey: Anthony Barzalona Trainer: Ludovic Gadbin Age/Wt: 8/9-1 F: 1295-1 OR: 28

4/1

Comment: Narrow success in a handicap two weeks ago when he got the better of Great Art and several of these; off a higher mark; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	1 / 15	9/1	-
27/10/24	Angers / Handicap / F	-	5 / 11	21/5	-
12/10/24	Les Sables d'Olonne / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	19/5	-
22/09/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
18/09/24	Toulouse / Conditions / F	-	1 / 10	3/1	-
18/08/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	37/10	-

Aintreegirl

Jockey: Anthony Bernard Trainer: Fabrice Foucher Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 9896-2 OR: 24

6/1

Comment: Has won nine times in her career; close up runner-up (very soft) behind Great Art 53 days ago; enhanced her record to nine wins from 62 career starts last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	2 / 12	11/1	-
15/12/24	Pornichet / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/1	-
30/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	23/1	-
23/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	17/1	-
13/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	9 / 16	12/1	-
01/11/24	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	2 / 9	21/1	-

Le Sicilien

Jockey: Pierre Remoue Trainer: Adrien Fouassier Age/Wt: 6/9-4 F: 25012- OR: 30

8/1

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up over 1m½f at Pornichet (handicap) in December; seeking his fourth career success; returns from a break here; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	69/10	-
13/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	33/10	-
01/11/24	Lignieres / Handicap / F	-	10 / 11	39/10	-
12/10/24	Les Sables d'Olonne / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	49/10	-
22/08/24	Deauville / Conditions / F	-	2 / 8	9/1	-
22/02/24	Pornichet / Conditions / F	-	2 / 9	42/5	-

Toocoolforschool

Jockey: Leonard Plommee Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 6/8-2 F: 473271 OR: 22

8/1

Comment: Accounted for Zaahir and Alpha Spirit when landing a handicap over this distance by 2½l 17 days ago; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	29/5	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	7 / 14	69/10	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	2 / 11	41/10	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	3 / 14	36/5	-
23/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	7 / 8	11/1	-
01/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	4 / 10	16/1	-

Missouri

Jockey: Antoine Werle Trainer: Loic Guilloux Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 50884 OR: 27

11/1

Comment: Fair effort when 1l fourth to Delta Spirit second time out for this trainer two weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	63/1	-
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	44/1	-
23/02/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / F	-	8 / 10	12/1	-
10/02/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / F	-	10 / 15	23/1	-
30/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	69/10	-
20/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / F	-	5 / 15	20/1	-

Zaahir

Jockey: Margot Romary Trainer: Loic Guilloux Age/Wt: 9/8-3 F: 302004 OR: 22

11/1

Comment: Held when fourth beaten 8l two weeks ago; a winner over C&D; performed at a higher level than this in his peak; chance if replicating best previous efforts and his jockey's claim is handy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	23/1	-
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	20/1	-
03/04/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	11 / 12	14/1	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	2 / 11	36/5	-
04/03/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	12 / 15	32/1	-
06/02/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	3 / 9	43/10	-

Alpha Spirit

Jockey: Christopher Raimbault Trainer: Florent Monnier Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 251346 OR: 22

11/1

Comment: Behind Toocoolforschool when finishing sixth two weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	6 / 14	19/5	-
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	9/2	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	3 / 11	17/10	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	16/5	-
23/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	5 / 8	31/5	-
01/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	2 / 10	11/1	-

Minotauros

Jockey: Maximilien Justum Trainer: M Justum Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 74-360 OR: 22

12/1

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; his best looks to be behind him and he faces an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	15 / 15	21/1	-
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	6 / 14	21/1	-
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	14/1	-
30/11/24	Lignieres / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	14/1	-
20/11/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	7 / 11	47/10	-
06/11/24	Amiens / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	10/1	-

Galik

Jockey: Fabrice Veron Trainer: James Grassick Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 413058 OR: 24

14/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 4l in eighth) at Saint-Cloud 13 days ago upped to this distance; others have more pressing claims as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	20/1	-
26/04/25	Angers / Conditions / F	-	5 / 11	29/5	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	13 / 14	10/1	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	49/10	-
11/03/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	15/1	-
01/03/25	Fontainebleau / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	13/1	-

Time To Parley

Jockey: Axel Baron Trainer: Eric Lecoiffier Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 609910 OR: 24

20/1

Comment: Finished towards the rear, beaten 7l by Delta Spirit two weeks ago; has scored over C&D; interesting if finding her best form and she has won off this mark before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	13 / 15	81/10	-
16/04/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	8 / 13	55/1	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	1 / 11	23/5	-
20/02/25	Pornichet / Conditions / F	-	9 / 13	94/1	-
06/02/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	9 / 11	17/1	-
24/01/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	14 / 16	51/1	-

Baby George

Jockey: Olivier D' Andigne Trainer: Fabrice Foucher Age/Wt: 6/9-1 F: 594588 OR: 26

22/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 2½l dropped back in distance two weeks ago; does not win very often; cannot be ignored with him operating off a reduced mark and his last run was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	8 / 15	15/1	-
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / F	-	8 / 12	37/5	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	13/1	-
23/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	4 / 8	10/1	-
13/02/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	19/1	-
01/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	5 / 10	43/10	-

Gwenn Ha Du

Jockey: Leo Roussel Trainer: Edouard Monfort Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 800-90 OR: 28

28/1

Comment: Was held in 11th (Saint-Cloud) when dropped to this trip two weeks ago (now lower in the weights); not been able to make much of an impact in handicaps recently; facing a testing assignment and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	11 / 15	57/1	-
12/04/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	21/1	-
08/11/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	13 / 15	55/1	-
21/10/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	12 / 15	38/1	-
18/09/24	Toulouse / Handicap / F	-	8 / 9	9/1	-
03/06/24	Chateaubriant / Handicap / F	-	6 / 12	27/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

12:43

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 3f Stakes

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KING OF EYLAU comes here off the back of a fair effort last time and is unexposed. Possible isn't out of it.

Galiciano

Jockey: Pierre Remoue Trainer: Yannick Fouin Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: -345 OR: 36

7/4

Comment: Finished last of five (very soft, ParisLongchamp) upped to this distance last month in a conditions race; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Conditions / F	-	5 / 5	17/1	-
12/04/25	Fontainebleau / Maiden / F	-	4 / 14	12/1	-
13/03/25	Chantilly / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	3 / 10	10/1	-

King Of Eylau

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 6-3243 OR: 32

5/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs and he has been competitive despite being a maiden; did well from an unfavourable starting berth over 1m2½f at Saint-Cloud (handicap) when on the premises, finishing third at 9-1 three weeks ago; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	3 / 11	9/1	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	4 / 13	19/5	-
01/03/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	2 / 11	51/10	-
22/01/25	Lyon La Soie / Maiden / F	-	3 / 13	12/5	-
20/12/24	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	6 / 7	7/5	-
29/08/24	ParisLongchamp / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	7 / 9	29/10	-

Possible

Jockey: Stephane Breux Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 92

5/1

Comment: Good effort when 2l second over 2m at Le Mans (maiden) 19 days ago; from a respected stable; form of the trainer is a plus; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	41/5	-
16/04/25	Lyon-Parilly / Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	47/10	-

Pushkar

Jockey: Thomas Blanchouin Trainer: Paul De Chevigny Age/Wt: 3/8-13

8/1

Comment: Third first time out; definite chance.

Kings Light

Jockey: Axel Baron Trainer: Louis Baudron Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 5

9/1

Comment: Beaten 4½l to finish fifth on debut over 1m3½f at Le Mans at 16-1 19 days ago; has a nice pedigree (by Dabirsim); some appeal on breeding and can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Le Mans / Maiden, Unraced / F		-	5 / 13	17/1	-

Hurricango

Jockey: Leo Roussel Trainer: Eric Libaud Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 38

10/1

Comment: Not far behind Galiciano when eighth at Fontainebleau over 1m1f (maiden) last month; should go well as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Fontainebleau / Maiden / F		-	8 / 14	81/10	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F		-	3 / 12	18/1	-

Ballade En Barque

Jockey: Fabrice Veron Trainer: Henri F Devin Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 29

12/1

Comment: Didn't live up to market expectations at 9-4 when ninth at Angers over 1m3½f (maiden, just behind Best Dance) last month; should figure as shown some ability on occasion and market vibes last time suggest she is capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Angers / Maiden / F		-	9 / 15	23/10	-
05/04/25	Nancy / Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	26/5	-

Best Dance

Jockey: Hugo Journiac Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 3-4

12/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just under 2l over 1m3½f at Angers (maiden) four weeks ago; has shown some ability on occasion and has a decent shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Angers / Maiden / F	-	4 / 15	9/1	-
04/03/25	Compiegne / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	8 / 11	73/10	-
18/11/24	Angers / Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	18/5	-

Gordon Start

Jockey: Julien Guillochon Trainer: Francois Monfort Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 59

14/1

Comment: Beaten 8l in ninth over 1m2f at Le Lion d'Angers (maiden) two weeks ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Maiden / F		-	9 / 13	26/1	-
09/04/25	Nantes / Maiden / F		-	5 / 12	16/1	-

Sixteen Park

Jockey: Anthony Bernard Trainer: Fabrice Foucher Age/Wt: 3/8-13

14/1

Comment: Third latest; she can be taken on.

Paddockwood

Jockey: Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux Trainer: Jeromine Le Stang Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 0044 OR: 30

16/1

Comment: Although a maiden, he has shown ability; unable to land a blow when fourth of 11 over 1m4f at Le Lion d'Angers (maiden) 16 days ago; difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	14/1	-
09/04/25	Argentan / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	57/1	-
24/03/25	Chantilly / Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	151/1	-
28/02/25	Chantilly / Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	81/1	-

French Dancer

Jockey: Soufiane Saadi Trainer: Henri Alex Pantall Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 000 OR: 27

18/1

Comment: Behind Gordon Start at Le Lion d'Angers over 1m2f (maiden) when beaten a long way two weeks ago; from powerful trainer but best he's managed so far is fifth from four career starts; up against it with difficult draw to overcome.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Maiden / F	-	11 / 13	60/1	-
05/04/25	Nancy / Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	15/1	-
03/03/25	Toulouse / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	11 / 11	12/1	-

Fromontine

Jockey: Christopher Raimbault Trainer: Ludovic Gadbin Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 58

18/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow in eighth at Lyon-Parilly last month upped to 1m4f; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Lyon-Parilly / Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	21/1	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F		-	5 / 15	12/1	-

Ty Rex Du Clos

Jockey: Cecilia Poirier Trainer: Y Hedan Age/Wt: 3/8-8

66/1

Comment: Gelded already; related to 1m2½f winner Carlo Bianconi; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

13:18

Runners: 13 Distance: 1m 4f Stakes

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PLEASING rates a strong recommendation. She is taken to confirm placings with Sleipnir Normandy and Dschingis Arrow and can build on a promising second.

Latakia

Jockey: Stephane Breux Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard Age/Wt: 4/8-8

5/2

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Barbate (1m2f-1m4f); nicely bred (by Frankel); debutants from this stable are always worth monitoring closely in the betting; sole debutant in the line up; there's hope from the pedigree that she has some ability; could go well as some good aspects to her profile and the current yard form is another tick.

Zelzari

Jockey: Leo-Paul Brechet Trainer: Daniela Mele Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 28722- OR: 34

11/4

Comment: Finished a decent second of 16 at Pornichet in November upped to this trip; returns from a layoff; should prove competitive if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	2 / 16	41/5	-
16/10/24	Le Mans / Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	13/1	-
16/08/24	Chateaubriant / Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	79/10	-
29/07/24	Dieppe / Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	22/1	-
03/07/24	Nantes / Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	44/5	-
20/06/24	Angers / Maiden / F	-	6 / 15	50/1	-

Best Night

Jockey: Fabrice Veron Trainer: Ludovic Gadbin Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 632- OR: 33

3/1

Comment: Career is progressing; minor honours in a maiden in September (8-11) at Toulouse upped to 1m7f; returns from an absence here; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/24	Toulouse / Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	7/10	-
06/09/24	Saint-Cloud / Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	46/1	-
09/08/24	Clairefontaine / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	6 / 12	33/1	-

Pleasing

Jockey: Luca Carboni Trainer: Xavier Blanchet Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2

5/1

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals at Moulins when beaten three-quarters of a length at the first time of asking at 17-2 last month; if backing up initial run likely to be a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Moulins / Maiden / F		-	2 / 14	87/10	-

Intellita

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 22540- OR: 30

10/1

Comment: Still without a win after 13 starts; towards the rear of 14 at Pornichet in November in a handicap; back from an absence here; she's an attractive contender on the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	57/10	-
20/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	15/1	-
07/10/24	Cholet / Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	23/5	-
10/09/24	Nantes / Conditions / F	-	2 / 12	44/5	-
16/08/24	Chateaubriant / Handicap / F	-	2 / 10	89/10	-
24/07/24	Saint Malo / Claiming / F	-	4 / 13	19/5	-

Sleipnir Normandy

Jockey: Hugo Journiac Trainer: Mathieu Brasme Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: -8347 OR: 27

12/1

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 16l, (very soft) at Le Lion d'Angers 31 days ago; should not be far away as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Maiden / F	-	7 / 14	67/10	-
05/04/25	Moulins / Maiden / F	-	4 / 14	11/2	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F	-	3 / 15	73/10	-
01/02/25	Deauville / Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	44/1	-

Dschingis Arrow

Jockey: Maxence Marquette Trainer: Gabriel Leenders Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 47 OR: 28

14/1

Comment: Ran below market expectations (favourite) when seventh at Moulins over 1m3f (maiden, very soft) last month; fifth latest; although yet to hit the target, he has shown ability; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Moulins / Maiden / F		-	7 / 14	33/10	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F		-	4 / 14	24/5	-

Lady Du Saphir

Jockey: Maximilien Justum Trainer: M Justum Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 403605 OR: 26

16/1

Comment: Just the one win to her name; not disgraced in fifth two weeks ago in a conditions race; easy to oppose with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Conditions / F	-	5 / 8	28/5	-
30/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	14 / 16	37/1	-
11/04/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	6 / 12	29/1	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	3 / 14	32/1	-
21/02/25	Chantilly / Maiden / F	-	10 / 13	64/1	-
06/02/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	28/1	-

Hamilton Desjy

Jockey: Warren Levesque Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 9-24 OR: 19

22/1

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth (very soft) at Le Lion d'Angers when having two of these behind four weeks ago; his claims aren't overly compelling as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Maiden / F	-	4 / 14	12/1	-
09/04/25	Nantes / Maiden / F	-	2 / 14	45/1	-
25/11/24	Angers / Conditions / H	-	P / 11	152/1	-
04/08/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / F	-	9 / 9	79/1	-

Tarte Aux Prunes

Jockey: Leonard Plommee Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 6/8-5 F: 879 OR: 22

22/1

Comment: Beaten a long way at Le Lion d'Angers (very soft) four weeks ago; third last time; an infrequent winner; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Maiden / F	-	9 / 14	27/1	-
09/04/25	Nantes / Maiden / F	-	7 / 14	15/1	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	8 / 14	27/1	-
26/02/25	Angers / Handicap / C	-	P / 13	40/1	-
15/02/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 18	62/1	-
07/12/24	Angers / Conditions / C	-	P / 15	14/1	-

Pink Promise

Jockey: Julia Lacroix Trainer: Benjamin Legros Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 0/

40/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when tenth of 11 over 1m1½f at Le Mans (maiden) two years ago; seventh latest; winless in five starts but has shown promise with second her top showing; returns from a lengthy absence; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/23	Le Mans / Maiden / F		-	10 / 11	37/1	-

Catelle Rose

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 6-74 OR: 25

40/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten just under 4l in fourth) over 1m2½f at Senonnes-Pouance (maiden) last month; failed to get round when last seen; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Maiden / F	-	4 / 16	21/1	-
02/04/25	Compiegne / Claiming / H	-	7 / 11	28/1	-
21/03/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F	-	7 / 14	38/1	-
16/02/25	Angers / Conditions / H	-	7 / 13	16/1	-
01/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	4 / 11	29/1	-
24/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Claiming / H	-	F / 13	12/1	-

Menilmuche

Jockey: Yoann Rousset Trainer: M Ducarouge Age/Wt: 4/8-13

60/1

Comment: Pulled up over fences latest; making second start on the Flat today; difficult to build a solid case for her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Angers / Conditions / H		-	P / 13	11/1	-

Esperance Chaufour

Jockey: Non Partant Trainer: Rodolphe Defontaine Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 33-382 OR: 26

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Conditions / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
20/03/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	17/1	-
01/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	3 / 10	22/5	-
01/12/24	Craon / Maiden / F	-	3 / 15	81/10	-
14/11/24	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	3 / 8	15/1	-
07/10/24	Cholet / Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	14/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

13:53

Runners: 6 Distance: 2m 1 1/2f Hurdle

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TENALACH is a strong fancy. He is a winner and hails from a respected jumping yard. Opera Garnier and Lark Raffles should also be taken seriously.

Soleil Petillant

Jockey: Antoine Coupu Trainer: M Ney Age/Wt: 4/10-10

9/5

Comment: Unbeaten after two career runs; has now won twice on the spin following success last time; despite that success last time, unlikely to trouble the principals.

Opera Garnier

Jockey: Valentin Morin Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 4/10-10 F: 1-

11/5

Comment: Scored first time out at Angers over 2m1f at 11-1 in December; returns from a break here; should have plenty to offer given the profile of the trainer and wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/12/24	Angers / Maiden / H		-	1 / 15	11/1	-

Lark Raffles

Jockey: Bryony Frost Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 4/9-13 F: 5-

4/1

Comment: Beaten 6l to finish fifth on debut at Fontainebleau at 4-1 five weeks ago; needs to be respected if replicating initial run and from a trainer who knows the time of day in this sort of race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H		-	5 / 14	21/5	-

Tenalach

Jockey: Clement Lefebvre Trainer: Donatien Sourdeau De Beaurega' Age/Wt: 4/10-10 F: 140- OR: 57

6/1

Comment: Towards the rear of 13 at Compiegne over 2m2f (conditions hurdle) last month; he's worth a go if on a going day and horses from these quarters merit close inspection in this type of contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	11 / 13	81/10	-
23/03/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	4 / 7	13/1	-
25/11/24	Angers / Conditions / H	-	1 / 10	37/10	-

Petticoat Lane

Jockey: Tristan Lemagnen Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 4/10-8

13/2

Comment: Trainer among the winners with newcomers in recent seasons; Irish bred; related to Staunton Street (winner from 2m2f up to 2m5½f); sire can inject some quality; warrants respect with signs of encouragement in profile.

Madame Le Maire

Jockey: Alexandre Chesneau Trainer: Yannick Fouin Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: P-

16/1

Comment: Pulled up sent off 25-1 first time out (Auteuil, 2m2f); could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H		-	P / 13	25/1	-

Atypique D'oroux

Jockey: Quentin Gaignard Trainer: Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & Fran' Age/Wt: 4/10-6 F: F5-U OR: 56

Comment: Passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / H	-	U / 10	15/1	-
17/12/24	Pau / Conditions / H	-	5 / 6	13/2	-
29/11/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	F / 12	26/1	-

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Nantes

14:28

Runners: 9 Distance: 2m 3 1/2f Hurdle

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KYROV gets a firm vote. He boasts a good career strike-rate and looks to have claims now back over hurdles, while Chouan, Lorcan and Jibson also merit consideration.

Kyrov

Jockey: Clement Lefebvre Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 7/10-12 F: 5/212- OR: 68

4/5

Comment: Second latest in a Compiegne Grade 2 chase; finishing second was a good effort in a Listed hurdle at Auteuil last June; admirable career strike-rate (nine from 18 to date); back over hurdles; should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Compiegne / Group 2 / C	-	2 / 12	10/1	-
25/07/24	Clairefontaine / Conditions / C	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
25/06/24	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	2 / 8	5/2	-
19/02/23	Pau / Listed / H	-	5 / 9	13/5	-
24/12/22	Pau / Conditions / C	-	1 / 11	1/2	-
27/11/22	Auteuil / Group 1 / H	-	4 / 9	25/1	-

Jibson

Jockey: Leo-Paul Brechet Trainer: Daniela Mele Age/Wt: 6/10-12 F: 13FP-1 OR: 59

7/2

Comment: Wins-runs record of 5-10; scored narrowly in a conditions hurdle (good to soft) two weeks ago; open to improvement in this code and likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Nantes / Conditions / H	-	1 / 12	23/10	-
24/03/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	P / 14	37/10	-
04/03/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	F / 8	41/10	-
29/11/24	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
14/11/24	Nantes / Conditions / C	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
08/12/23	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	1 / 12	7/5	-

Lorcan

Jockey: Valentin Morin Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 5/10-8 F: 127- OR: 59

11/2

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 14l in seventh) in a Listed hurdle at Cagnes-sur-Mer upped to 2m5½f in January; can't be ruled out if duplicating the form of his most recent win and there is room to improve in this code.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Listed / H	-	7 / 13	14/1	-
24/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	2 / 13	7/5	-
06/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	1 / 16	31/5	-
01/10/24	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	14 / 15	14/1	-
10/08/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	16 / 16	41/5	-
27/06/24	La Teste De Buch / Handicap / F	-	7 / 16	5/1	-

Chouan

Jockey: Florent Bayle Trainer: Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & Fran' Age/Wt: 9/10-10 F: 2/2U1- OR: 58

17/2

Comment: Scored by 7l in a conditions chase at Dax last time; wins-runs record of 8-36; now back over hurdles; first run for trainer; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/24	Dax / Conditions / C	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
30/05/24	Nantes / Conditions / H	-	U / 10	11/1	-
05/05/24	Nancy / Conditions / C	-	2 / 9	22/5	-
10/07/23	La Teste De Buch / Handicap / H	-	2 / 9	29/10	-
25/06/23	Dax / Conditions / C	-	1 / 7	31/5	-
01/11/22	Dieppe / Listed / C	-	P / 7	43/5	-

Astalavista

Jockey: Dorian Carre Trainer: Christophe Plisson Age/Wt: 5/10-6 F: 4450-7 OR: 55

10/1

Comment: Seventh, beaten 14l, in a handicap chase at Compiegne last time; hasn't won for a while; last of 17 at Compiegne last month in a handicap hurdle; now returns to this sphere and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Compiegne / Handicap / C	-	7 / 16	58/1	-
22/04/25	Compiegne / Handicap / H	-	17 / 17	59/1	-
24/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap / C	-	5 / 15	15/1	-
15/03/25	Auteuil / Conditions / C	-	4 / 11	39/1	-
05/03/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / C	-	4 / 7	26/1	-
19/02/25	Fontainebleau / Claiming / H	-	6 / 9	53/10	-

Aulko

Jockey: Axel Lepage Trainer: Gregoire Juillet Age/Wt: 7/10-6 F: 4755-4 OR: 46

16/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 9l at Auteuil last month in a handicap hurdle; not a frequent winner; should give it a bold bid if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	4 / 17	9/1	-
24/03/25	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	5 / 6	48/1	-
24/02/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	5 / 6	44/1	-
04/02/25	Pau / Handicap / H	-	7 / 14	18/1	-
14/01/25	Pau / Conditions / H	-	4 / 10	54/1	-
12/12/23	Fontainebleau / Handicap / C	-	8 / 11	56/1	-

Joxana

Jockey: Antoine Coupu Trainer: M Ney Age/Wt: 6/10-10 F: 6884- OR: 50

18/1

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 7l) in November (Angers) in a handicap hurdle; seeking her third career success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/11/24	Angers / Handicap / H	-	4 / 11	17/1	-
03/11/24	Cholet / Handicap / H	-	8 / 12	29/5	-
03/08/24	Senonnes-Pouance / Conditions / H	-	8 / 8	26/1	-
19/05/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	6 / 17	13/1	-
03/02/24	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / H	-	10 / 13	39/1	-
09/12/23	Angers / Claiming / H	-	5 / 13	71/10	-

Empire Story

Jockey: Alexis Gautron Trainer: S Rakotoniaina Age/Wt: 7/10-10 F: 690/P- OR: 46

25/1

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied in a Listed handicap hurdle at Auteuil last month; still searching for his first win after ten attempts; this is a step down in class but others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	P / 11	109/1	-
23/04/24	Compiegne / Handicap / H	-	10 / 14	71/1	-
08/04/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	9 / 9	104/1	-
28/02/24	Angers / Handicap / H	-	6 / 11	77/1	-
26/01/24	Pau / Conditions / C	-	P / 12	96/1	-
17/12/23	Pau / Conditions / H	-	7 / 8	48/1	-

Rose Du Raz

Jockey: Esteban Metivier Trainer: E Metivier Age/Wt: 5/10-1 F: F77P-7 OR: 48

40/1

Comment: Losing run stretches to ten and largely not been running well; was held in seventh over 2m2f at La Teste De Buch (conditions hurdle) last month; up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	La Teste De Buch / Conditions / H	-	7 / 11	154/1	-
19/10/24	Nantes / Conditions / H	-	P / 14	82/1	-
06/09/24	Clairefontaine / Conditions / H	-	7 / 9	74/1	-
16/08/24	Chateaubriant / Conditions / H	-	7 / 9	37/1	-
04/08/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / H	-	F / 14	35/1	-
10/06/23	Les Sables d'Olonne / Conditions / H	-	3 / 11	26/1	-

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Nantes

15:03

Runners: 12 Distance: 2m 5 1/2f HCap Chase Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GRAFITY BAIE is a strong fancy. He should be forgiven a lacklustre latest run and has a healthy career record, while Bubble Stock and Fan Of Sea should also be in the mix.

Grafity Baie

Jockey: Lucas Zuliani Trainer: Patrice Quinton Age/Wt: 9/10-10 F: 4/3310- OR: 49

10/3

Comment: Held in tenth (Auteuil) last month upped to 2m7½f in a conditions chase; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-19); big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Auteuil / / C	-	10 / 15	20/1	-
23/03/25	Auteuil / Handicap / C	-	1 / 10	32/5	-
19/02/25	Fontainebleau / Handicap / C	-	3 / 15	21/5	-
14/01/25	Pau / Claiming / C	-	3 / 12	30/1	-
11/08/23	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	4 / 8	19/1	-
03/07/23	Clairefontaine / Handicap / C	-	6 / 8	9/1	-

Sirlight

Jockey: Elouan Meunier Trainer: Armel Le Clerc Age/Wt: 7/10-8 F: 4/25-4 OR: 51

7/2

Comment: Respectable fourth over 2m4f at Le Lion d'Angers (handicap chase) 16 days ago; has a record of 1-19; likely to be thereabouts with so many of these having something to prove and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	4 / 15	27/5	-
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	5 / 16	4/1	-
11/03/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	2 / 13	74/1	-
06/08/23	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / C	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
01/07/23	Dieppe / Conditions / C	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
08/06/23	Dieppe / Conditions / C	-	5 / 7	21/5	-

Bally Stone

Jockey: Damien Thomas Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 11/11-4 F: 4/1P-9 OR: 52

9/2

Comment: Beaten 33l in ninth over 2m4f at Le Lion d'Angers (handicap chase) 16 days ago (behind Sirlight), handicapper dropped him a few pounds; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	9 / 15	25/1	-
01/12/24	Craon / Handicap / C	-	P / 15	19/1	-
18/11/24	Angers / Handicap / C	-	1 / 14	16/1	-
24/09/23	Craon / Handicap / C	-	4 / 8	17/1	-
11/08/23	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	6 / 8	46/1	-
28/07/23	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	9 / 13	40/1	-

Bubble Stock

Jockey: Clement Guitraud Trainer: William Menuet Age/Wt: 5/10-10 F: 50/03- OR: 54

6/1

Comment: Beaten narrowly over 2m3½f at Le Lion d'Angers (handicap chase) in July; opened his account at the ninth attempt latest; not many of these impressed last time out so likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	3 / 10	12/1	-
02/05/24	Dieppe / Conditions / H	-	10 / 15	45/1	-
13/08/23	Dieppe / Conditions / H	-	10 / 12	14/1	-
19/07/23	Clairefontaine / Conditions / H	-	5 / 8	40/1	-

Diffly River Ann

Jockey: Valentin Le Clerc Trainer: Philippe Peltier Age/Wt: 12/10-7 F: 31467- OR: 52

17/2

Comment: Finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (12l) over 2m3f at Angers (handicap chase) in November (been dropped a bit); has won four of 34 career starts; returning from a layoff here; in the mix if able to find the same level as when recording last success and his jockey's allowance is a boon.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/11/24	Angers / Handicap / C	-	7 / 14	23/5	-
02/11/24	Compiegne / Handicap / C	-	6 / 10	5/1	-
13/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap / C	-	4 / 10	14/5	-
19/09/24	Auteuil / Claiming / C	-	1 / 9	24/5	-
30/08/24	Dieppe / Handicap / C	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
11/08/24	Dieppe / Claiming / C	-	2 / 6	53/10	-

Keep Your Head Up

Jockey: Axel Lepage Trainer: Frederique Hayeres Age/Wt: 5/10-7 F: 9474- OR: 52

9/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 10l, finishing fourth of 11 (very heavy, Angers) three months ago in a conditions chase; claimed his first win at the ninth time of asking last time out; makes limited appeal despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/02/25	Angers / Conditions / C	-	4 / 11	20/1	-
19/01/25	Pau / Conditions / H	-	7 / 15	29/1	-
29/12/24	Pau / Claiming / C	-	4 / 14	125/1	-
01/12/24	Craon / Conditions / H	-	9 / 10	35/1	-
13/07/24	Dieppe / Conditions / F	-	7 / 13	17/1	-

Black Milord Tavel

Jockey: Erwan Bureller Trainer: Eric Lecoiffier Age/Wt: 6/10-11 F: /75- OR: 50

9/1

Comment: Held in fifth in a conditions chase in November; rare success last time; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/02/25	Pornichet / Conditions / F	-	6 / 8	32/1	-
08/02/25	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	16 / 16	96/1	-
23/12/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	15 / 15	64/1	-
14/12/24	Deauville / Conditions / F	-	9 / 10	58/1	-
14/11/24	Nantes / Conditions / C	-	5 / 6	15/1	-
30/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap / C	-	7 / 12	76/1	-

Fan Of Sea

Jockey: Clement Lefebvre Trainer: E & G Leenders Age/Wt: 10/11-0 F: 07489- OR: 51

11/1

Comment: Been out of sorts of late; has won six times in his career; beaten 16l (ninth, Le Lion d'Angers) last month in a conditions chase; finished seventh last time to extend losing spell; must be respected as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / C	-	9 / 13	24/1	-
11/03/25	Fontainebleau / Handicap / C	-	8 / 14	67/10	-
26/02/25	Angers / Handicap / C	-	4 / 13	34/5	-
09/02/25	Pau / Conditions / H	-	7 / 8	14/1	-
08/01/25	Pau / Handicap / C	-	11 / 16	21/1	-
01/12/24	Craon / Handicap / C	-	3 / 15	36/5	-

Amssetou

Jockey: Jean-Stephane Lebrun Trainer: Jerome Zuliani Age/Wt: 8/10-10 F: 1/F/0- OR: 49

12/1

Comment: Has won five of 26 career starts; not the most consistent of horses lately; came home fifth latest; she is the only mare in this; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/24	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	10 / 12	17/1	-
01/03/23	Angers / Handicap / H	-	F / 13	12/1	-
05/08/21	Saint Malo / Claiming / H	-	1 / 10	1/1	-
10/07/21	Les Sables d'Olonne / Claiming / H	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
22/06/21	Nantes / Claiming / H	-	2 / 10	33/10	-
15/04/21	Auteuil / Claiming / C	-	4 / 10	12/1	-

Babaorum

Jockey: Quentin Defontaine Trainer: Jeromine Le Stang Age/Wt: 8/11-0 F: P/ OR: 51

14/1

Comment: Has won twice in his career; second latest; been off the track a long time; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/22	Angers / Conditions / H		-	P / 15	96/1	-
14/12/21	Pornichet / Conditions / F		-	9 / 10	87/1	-

Da Vinci Del Rais

Jockey: Mathis Cypria Trainer: Dominic Mahe Age/Wt: 10/9-11 F: 8/5/P- OR: 46

25/1

Comment: Winning form on the Flat although yet to open his account over hurdles; not a frequent winner; sixth latest; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/01/25	Pau / Claiming / H	-	P / 9	68/1	-
08/09/23	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	5 / 5	18/1	-
01/03/23	Angers / Handicap / H	-	8 / 13	17/1	-
13/02/23	Pau / Handicap / H	-	3 / 9	59/1	-
27/09/22	Compiegne / Handicap / H	-	9 / 17	51/1	-
06/09/22	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / H	-	2 / 11	33/1	-

Inle De La Noverie

Jockey: Antoine Coupu Trainer: Jean-Pascal Ricoce Age/Wt: 7/10-7 F: 1PP78- OR: 48

28/1

Comment: Behind Sirlight over 2m4f at Le Lion d'Angers (handicap chase) when eighth of 16 last month; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	8 / 16	44/1	-
09/04/25	Nantes / Conditions / C	-	7 / 8	30/1	-
11/03/25	Fontainebleau / Handicap / C	-	P / 14	23/1	-
08/01/25	Pau / Handicap / C	-	P / 16	38/1	-
01/12/24	Craon / Handicap / C	-	1 / 15	27/1	-
26/09/22	Craon / Handicap / C	-	2 / 9	46/1	-

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